Course leader
GEORGIA ABERNETHY PALMER
MSc, BSc (Hons), PGCE, QTLS & MSET
What will I learn?
You will gain a deep understanding of animal welfare and behaviour, the animal industry and wildlife management. Topics such as animal nutrition, health and behaviour are paired with practical skills such as laboratory techniques and current industry IT software.
How will I be assessed?
Our assessments mirror the challenges you will face in your career, combining academic depth with practical application:
• Research projects that address real‑world animal science conundrums
• Field‑based assignments allow you to showcase your skills to employers
• A range of presentation types, written assignments and assessments that develop key graduate skills such as communication expertise.
Focused on your future
This foundation degree opens doors to diverse career paths in a rapidly growing sector, such as:
- Laboratory technicians
- Ecologists
- Companion animal industries such as Dogs Trust and Cats Protection
- Educator
- Policy advisor
You can progress onto the BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behaviour, BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science or BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology Top-up programmes at University Centre Sparsholt or other organisations.
Sparsholt graduates now work in a range of industries such as animal charities, veterinary practices and zoological collections
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Entry Requirements
A Level: Two A Level passes, including one at grade C or above which should be in a science
BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP City & Guilds Advanced Technical Ext. Diploma (1080): MMP in an appropriate pathway
BTEC National Diploma: MM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720): MM in an appropriate pathway
T Levels: Pass in a relevant subject
Access to HE: A satisfactory pass in a relevant Access course with 74 tariff points, with 24 credits at merit or above including 12 credits in science‑based units
International Baccalaureate: Appropriate IB Certificates considered
Plus GCSEs Maths and English at grade C/4 or above or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English